One fix for 'weak' keys on the aluminum keyboard

Courtesy MacOSXHints.com  Fri, 06/20/2008 - 09:30

I've had an aluminum keyboard since just after its launch, and I generally love it. However, what annoys me was that it easily misses some keystrokes, specially the 1/!

key on my keyboard.

Today I decided to take a look at the key, and now I have it working much better.

Simply raise the key with a nail and then gently insert a knife and pull down, so that the plastic cover is separated from the spring.

Now you'll...


 

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